behind
/ˈbiˌhaɪnd/ adverb A1- At or in the rear or back part of something. · The water flows out through the pipe, and the sediment collects behind.
- In a rearward direction. · We ran and ran, without once looking behind.
- So as to come after someone or something in position, distance, advancement, ranking, time, etc. · The slower runners were left a long way behind.· In the cricket match, England finished a long way behind.
- So as to be still in place after someone or something has departed or ceased to exist. · I couldn't be bothered to carry the ironing board, so I left it behind.· He stayed behind after the war.
- Backward in time or order of succession; past.
- Behind the scenes in a theatre; backstage.
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Had stayed at home behind me and was fast asleep in bed.
And now at last the sun is going down behind the wood,
Away behind the sofa back.
As at eve behind the pane
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